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Joel Martin (G)

Kalamazoo Wings

Biography

A fixture between the pipes for 13 professional seasons, the 2014-15 campaign will be Martin’s sixth in a K-Wings jersey.

One of the premiere goaltenders to ever wear a K-Wings jersey, Martin ranks first all-time in K-Wings history (ECHL, IHL and UHL) in shutouts (14), second in victories (122) and third in goals-against average (2.66).

In a career, that includes such highlights as earning the Central Hockey League Goaltender of the Year (2009-10) and being called-up to the NHL (New York Islanders), one of Martin’s biggest accomplishments occurred in a K-Wings uniform.

During the 2005-06 season, Martin went 12-1 with a GAA of 1.84 and a save percentage of 0.934 en route to helping the K-Wings capture the United Hockey League’s Colonial Cup Championship.